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Breast cancer misdiagnosis results in unnecessary mastectomy

Jonathan Stone November 21, 2012 No Comments

Last week on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that there is still much debate amongst medical professionals and patient safety groups about whether or not doctors…

Outrageous medical mistakes happen every day in the U.S.

Jonathan Stone November 21, 2012 No Comments

Although medical malpractice cases don’t make the news very often, medical malpractice is more common in Chicago and throughout the U.S. than most people realize. Medical errors happen every day…

Child infections can be deadly when doctors ignore warning signs

Jonathan Stone November 20, 2012 No Comments

When doctors misdiagnose a patient’s symptoms, the patient’s condition and symptoms are usually prolonged. In worst case scenarios, a wrongful death can result from a misdiagnosis, as was the case…

Illinois patient says dentist caused nerve damage, disfigurement

Jonathan Stone November 19, 2012 No Comments

Dentists may use some dangerous-looking tools and sometimes they are not so gentle during routine cleanings or fillings, but overall, Chicago patients trust that their dentists will be careful when…

Hospital failed to diagnose and treat Illinois woman’s bed sores

Jonathan Stone November 19, 2012 No Comments

Bed sores are preventable in many cases and when caught early on by medical professionals, bed sores can be treated without causing patients to suffer life-threatening complications. But when patients…

Head of pharmacy board ousted after 31 steroid-related deaths

Jonathan Stone November 15, 2012 No Comments

Last month on our Joliet medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that the fungal meningitis outbreak was linked to tainted medications that were manufactured at a pharmacy in Massachusetts.…

Patients’ injuries not always caused by obvious medical mistakes

Jonathan Stone November 14, 2012 No Comments

Some medical errors are more obvious than other types of medical mistakes. Although Chicago patients may be entitled to obtain compensation for their injuries and other damages resulting from medical…

Families should know how to watch out for nursing home abuse

Jonathan Stone November 14, 2012 No Comments

The decision to move a loved one into a nursing home is difficult for many families in Chicago. Families have many questions: Will my loved one be well cared for?…

Patients and doctors need to communicate to avoid diagnosis errors

Jonathan Stone November 13, 2012 No Comments

An increasing number of physicians and public health authorities are questioning the continued over-testing of patients throughout the country. These medical professionals are particularly concerned about the potential for making…

Loss of balance common factor in elderly falls, study says

Jonathan Stone November 8, 2012 No Comments

When Chicago nursing home patients are neglected or not properly cared for by staff, they could suffer a number of preventable illnesses or injuries. In extreme cases, nursing home abuse…

Former Joliet surgeon accused of inappropriately treating patients

Jonathan Stone November 7, 2012 No Comments

A doctor who is licensed to practice medicine in Illinois and Iowa has recently been accused of professional incompetence and misconduct. According to the Chicago Tribune, an Illinois patient reported…

Doctor’s license suspended by Illinois medical board

Jonathan Stone November 6, 2012 No Comments

A doctor who has been practicing in Illinois had his license suspended by the state’s medical board last week. The Illinois board of professional regulation did not say when or…

Safety checks always needed for routine surgeries like liposuction

Jonathan Stone November 5, 2012 No Comments

Hundreds of people in Illinois choose to undergo liposuction each year and expect the procedure to be safe and effective since it is such a common procedure in the U.S.…

Transition coaches improve outcomes after patients leave hospitals

Jonathan Stone November 2, 2012 No Comments

Several hospitals in the Midwest are testing new methods that would prevent repeat visits by elderly patients and other vulnerable patients. These measures could reduce the number of hospital negligence…

Medical malpractice causes more than just physical harm

Jonathan Stone November 1, 2012 No Comments

Injuries from medical malpractice aren’t the only cause of patients’ unjust suffering. An unpaid or past due medical bill on a credit report can also lead to serious financial trouble…

Joliet hospitals sued for not treating brain injury quickly enough

Jonathan Stone October 31, 2012 No Comments

Earlier this week, a woman filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against two hospitals in the Joliet area on behalf of her 29-year-old son. The lawsuit claims that both hospitals failed…

Jury: Doctor did not cause fire that burned woman during C-section

Jonathan Stone October 29, 2012 No Comments

There are many risks Chicago patients face when they undergo any type of surgical procedure. But as we have mentioned before on our medical malpractice law blog, these risks can…

Questions remain about meningitis outbreak in Illinois

Jonathan Stone October 29, 2012 No Comments

As the case count of recent meningitis deaths continues to rise throughout the nation, more patients in Illinois and throughout the U.S. are raising questions about the regulatory processes that…

Study reveals post-surgical errors are common and dangerous

Jonathan Stone October 26, 2012 No Comments

Patients in Chicago expect the best care when they put their lives into the hands of doctors who are supposed to help them and keep them safe during medical operations.…

Study: Sharing notes leads to better patient outcomes

Jonathan Stone October 26, 2012 No Comments

Last week on our Chicago medical malpractice law blog, we had mentioned that clear communication between doctors and their patients may help to reduce medical errors and prevent serious injuries,…

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Breast cancer misdiagnosis results in unnecessary mastectomy

Outrageous medical mistakes happen every day in the U.S.

Child infections can be deadly when doctors ignore warning signs

Illinois patient says dentist caused nerve damage, disfigurement

Hospital failed to diagnose and treat Illinois woman’s bed sores

Head of pharmacy board ousted after 31 steroid-related deaths

Patients’ injuries not always caused by obvious medical mistakes

Families should know how to watch out for nursing home abuse

Patients and doctors need to communicate to avoid diagnosis errors

Loss of balance common factor in elderly falls, study says

Former Joliet surgeon accused of inappropriately treating patients

Doctor’s license suspended by Illinois medical board

Safety checks always needed for routine surgeries like liposuction

Transition coaches improve outcomes after patients leave hospitals

Medical malpractice causes more than just physical harm

Joliet hospitals sued for not treating brain injury quickly enough

Jury: Doctor did not cause fire that burned woman during C-section

Questions remain about meningitis outbreak in Illinois

Study reveals post-surgical errors are common and dangerous

Study: Sharing notes leads to better patient outcomes

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